I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your inclusion of

Larry and me in the sad news of Robin's passing.  Having lost a brother and

a sister, I know the emptiness that one feels but all the memories that are

left behind by a loving sibling are treasures untold.  I'm sorry that I

never got to meet her or you, for that fact, but I was glad to know that

the two of you were so close.  There is nothing that can take the place of

a "big" brother to a sis! We think you are terrific - always there to give

that special hug and also to bring us back to earth when we get a bit

snooty.  My brother, Don, had that special insight that only brothers can

have and when he died, I thought my life was over as well.  But I remember

him telling me a few weeks before he died, "Sis, don't ever doubt

yourself. You have strength deep inside of you that you aren't even aware

of, but when the time comes, you will reach down, grab onto it and you will

be just fine."  Three weeks later, those words became hauntingly true.  I

still believe that the Lord had him to tell me that or I probably would

have had an immense struggle for my sanity.  As you know, I come from a

family of 5 boys and 4 girls but Don and I had that something that only

comes once in a lifetime with a family member.  I love them all but Don was

my rock in a lot of extremely difficult times in my life.  We sisters

treasure you, so just remember all the good times that you and Robin had

together and know that she returned that love in her own unique way.

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We know you're listening Robin...we love you, we miss you...and we will never forget you.